Grapplers Drop Two Matches To Army And #14 Lehigh

Jan 28, 2006

Jan. 28, 2006

Providence, RI -
The Brown wrestling team dropped two home matches to Army, 17-16, and to 14th ranked Lehigh, 40-0 on Saturday at the Pizzitola Center. The Bears fall to 4-6 overall and 1-3 in EIWA Conference action.

A 15-6 major decision by Army's Luke Calbert over freshman Branden Stearns at 184 lbs. proved to be the difference in the first match of the day. Brown held a 13-7 lead going into the 184 lbs. bout with wins by seniors Dan Appello and Mike Savino along with junior Shawn Kitchner and sophomore Mark Savino, who recorded a 9-0 major decision at 141 lbs.

Army went on to win 197 lbs. match to extend its lead to 17-13. Sophomore heavyweight Levon Mock posted a 3-1 win over Michael Sprigg but it wasn't enough for the Bears.

Lehigh recorded one pin, two technical falls and three major decision to blank Brown 40-0 in the second match of the day. The Mountain Hawks are now 10-5-1 overall and 3-1 in the EIWA.